Category: Tallaght

New playspace set to encourage greater intergenerational contact

New playspace set to encourage greater intergenerational contact

News

By William O'ConnorTHE NEW natural playspace at Avonbeg was officially opened last week by Mayor Sarah Holland. The opening, a celebration of ...

CCTV systems get upgraded in Sean Walsh Park

CCTV systems get upgraded in Sean Walsh Park

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By Laura LyneCOUNCILLOR Charlie O’Connor has welcomed confirmation from council management that the upgrade works on the CCTV system in Sean Walsh ...

Keep animals in a safe place this Halloween, warns DSPCA

Keep animals in a safe place this Halloween, warns DSPCA

Ballyfermot

By Brendan GrehanWITH HALLOWEEN on Saturday and the weeks preceding it, it can be a difficult time for pets and pet owners. ...

Almost 250 families are registered as homeless

Almost 250 families are registered as homeless

Clondalkin

By Brendan GrehanTHERE ARE 249 families registered homeless with South Dublin County Council, the Clondalkin Area Meeting of SDCC heard last week. ...

Over 250 Traveller families  live in substandard housing

Over 250 Traveller families live in substandard housing

Clondalkin

By Mary DennehyMORE than 250 of South Dublin County’s Traveller families are living in substandard housing, a local councillor has claimed. In ...

Unemployed ‘MOJO’ gets €30,000 funding

Unemployed ‘MOJO’ gets €30,000 funding

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By Laura LyneAN UNEMPLOYED men’s support programme that was established in Tallaght in 2011 has secured €30,000 in funding from Social Entrepreneurs ...

Youths storm tyre bay in bid for bonfire material

Youths storm tyre bay in bid for bonfire material

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA GANG of youths tried to storm a business premises on the Greenhills Road on Wednesday – turning violent when ...

The Swan Centre spreads its wings

The Swan Centre spreads its wings

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By Mary DennehyA UNIQUE family support centre in Tallaght, which has more than 1,000 people on its books, has after 15 years ...

Pensioner beaten with hammer and mugged in afternoon attack in Tallaght

Pensioner beaten with hammer and mugged in afternoon attack in Tallaght

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By Mary DennehyA MAN has been arrested in relation to a vicious afternoon mugging on a senior citizen in Tallaght this week, ...

Gardai recover €3 million in drugs and guns in Tallaght

Gardai recover €3 million in drugs and guns in Tallaght

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By Simon WalshThe Garda Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, along with members of the Tallaght drugs Unit have recovered drugs and firearms ...